Syllabus - CSCI 495 - IS Capstone Course & Project
Basic Information
- Section: 01
- Semester: Fall 2021
- Hard Deadline for All Work: Monday, December 6th, 2021
- Meetings: Wednesdays 1:00-1:50, AOC2 room 240
- Prerequisites: CSCI 225 and 330, both with a grade of C or better
- Credit Hours: 3
- Course Purpose: Final capstone course and project for the Bachelor of Science Information Systems degree
- Intended Audience: Information Systems majors
Instructor Information
Dr. Mike Murphy
Please see the About Me page for contact information, and check my Schedule for office hours information.
Catalog Description
This senior capstone course integrates and synthesizes the material covered in the field of Information Systems, including Systems Analysis, Project Management, System Development and Deployment, and Security. Students will develop a practical solution to an information systems problem. Presentation will be both oral and written. Lecture topics may vary from semester to semester.
Course Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Apply information systems fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions within an information systems environment. (6.1-IS)
- Utilize current techniques to model domain data for information systems within an information systems environment. (6.2-IS)
- Demonstrate proficiency in the management of information systems within an information systems environment. (6.3-IS)
- Use current techniques/tools to ensure information systems solutions meet user requirements. (6.4-IS)
- Demonstrate an awareness of security and information assurance considerations. (4.4)
- Compose both oral and written communication. (3.4)
ABET Assessment
This course measures the following Performance Indicators:
- 3.4 - Produce documentation and/or citations that support communication artifact (oral/written).
- 4.4 - Demonstrate an awareness of security and information assurance considerations.
- IS 6.1 - Apply information systems fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions within an information systems environment.
- IS 6.2 - Utilize current techniques to model domain data for information systems within an information systems environment.
- IS 6.3 - Demonstrate proficiency in the management of information systems within an information systems environment.
- IS 6.4 - Use current techniques/tools to ensure information systems solutions meet user requirements.
Texts and Materials
- No textbook is required for this course.
- Readings, reference materials, tutorials, and videos will be assigned, requiring Internet access.
Grade Categories
Grades will be broken into different categories and weighted as follows:
| Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| Project | 60% |
| Project Presentation | 30% |
| Learning Quizzes | 10% |
Additional Policies and Information
The following policies and documents are incorporated into this syllabus by reference:
- My Common Course Policies
- My Online Learning Expectations
- Contingency Plan
- First Week Checklist
- Student Services Guide
Disclaimer
Portions of this course may deal with issues related to cost analysis, laws, and ethics. The instructor of this course is not a lawyer, accountant, or financial advisor, and no portion of this class constitutes legal or financial advice. This syllabus and schedule are tentative and subject to change with notice to the student during the semester. If a portion of this syllabus is found to be non-compliant with University policies or applicable laws, the remainder of this syllabus will remain effective.